Senior Developer

TELECOM ACQUISITIONS LTD; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Home Telecom broadband

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Buy and sell holiday

Fridge Friday

Regular company events

Refer a friend scheme

Health care options

Job summary

Telecom Acquisitions Ltd is seeking a Senior PHP Developer in Horsham to own and deliver technical solutions across digital platforms. You will design, develop, test and maintain PHP-based applications, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with Marketing and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, robust systems.

The role emphasizes building efficient code, enhancing performance, and ensuring reliable user journeys within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Full-Stack PHP Developer with strong PHP, Apache/Nginx, SQL and Linux exposure.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and third‑party services, plus deploying apps in Cloud environments.
• Strong database design, complex queries, data integrity and performance optimization.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with clean, maintainable code.
• Collaborative approach in Agile settings translating requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the marketing development stream delivering technical solutions for campaigns and digital initiatives.
• Lead creation, deployment, maintenance and optimising of digital customer journeys for seamless UX.
• Interpret briefs, define scope and technical requirements from concept to delivery.
• Develop, test and maintain PHP-based applications following best practices.
• Design and maintain databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Test, troubleshoot and resolve defects while optimising system reliability.
• Work with Marketing and business teams to meet deadlines and deliver value.

Skills

Full-Stack PHP

RESTful APIs

Linux

SQL

Cloud deployment

Git

Agile

Tools

Laravel

Vue

Livewire

Alpine

Ubuntu

Docker

Azure

HubSpot

Git

Job description

Senior Developer

Location: Horsham

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week. Core working hours Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:30pm)

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Senior PHP Developer to join our Development team, taking ownership of technical solutions that support our digital platforms, customer journeys, and wider business objectives.

In this role, you'll design, develop, test, and maintain PHP-based applications and integrations, working closely with Marketing and stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into effective, scalable solutions. You'll enhance existing functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously improve the performance, reliability, and user experience of our platforms.

If you're a solutions-focused developer with strong attention to detail, a passion for clean and efficient code, and enjoy collaborating to deliver high‑quality technical solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the marketing development stream, delivering technical solutions that support marketing campaigns, digital initiatives, and business growth.

Lead the creation, deployment, maintenance, and continuous optimisation of digital customer journeys, ensuring a seamless and effective user experience.

Interpret project briefs and business requirements, defining scope, technical requirements, delivery plans, and appropriate solutions from concept through to implementation.

Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and testable code using PHP, following development best practices and coding standards.

Design, develop, and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, reliability, and efficient performance.

Test and troubleshoot applications, identifying and resolving software defects while continuously optimising system performance, functionality, and reliability.

Work collaboratively with Marketing and wider business teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions and deliver projects to agreed timescales.

Support the ongoing improvement of digital platforms, identifying opportunities to enhance functionality, customer experience, conversion, and operational efficiency.

What we are looking for

Essential:

Demonstrable experience as a Full-Stack PHP Developer, with strong expertise across PHP, Apache/Ngnix, SQL, and Linux environments.

Proven experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and third‑party services, alongside deploying and managing applications within Cloud infrastructure.

Strong database expertise, including schema design, query optimisation, data integrity, and performance.

Excellent development and problem‑solving skills, with experience testing, troubleshooting, resolving bugs, and delivering clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

A collaborative approach, with experience working alongside developers and business stakeholders within Agile development environments to deliver effective technical solutions.

Desirable:

Strong JavaScript experience, alongside PHP and modern full‑stack development practices.

Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, with a strong understanding of database design and querying.

Experience with modern frameworks and libraries, including Laravel, Vue, Livewire, and Alpine.

Experience working within Ubuntu, Docker, and/or Azure environments, including application deployment and infrastructure support.

Proficient in Git and version control, with experience working collaboratively across development environments.

Experience writing automated unit and feature tests to support code quality, reliability, and maintainability.

Good understanding of CI/CD practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

Experience developing, maintaining, or integrating CMS platforms and third‑party systems, including HubSpot.

Benefits

50% off Home Telecom broadband after probation - completely FREE after 2 years.

25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with service + bank holidays + your birthday off.

Complementary fresh fruit and breakfast bar.

Local company discounts in Horsham.

Salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Buy and sell holiday scheme.

Friday fridge (end-of-week treats).

Regular company events: summer party, Christmas party, sports day & more.

£500 refer a friend.

£250 bright ideas scheme.

Aviva Health Care - 24/7 Doctor, counselling & bereavement counselling.

Parking available free / discounted options.

Free eye care vouchers.

Death in service cover.